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Self-Direction

The PHP DIfference: 
Self-Directing With Partners Health Plan

Do you already enjoy the freedom of Self-Direction but wish it could be faster and easier to meet your goals?

Partners Health Plan (PHP) is committed to supporting our members through person-centered care.  One way that we support the health, wellbeing, and individuality of our members, is by making sure Self-Direction through PHP is fast and easy.

GOOD NEWS!  When you join PHP and you already self-direct, you keep the supports and services you already have, and gain even more benefits.

Bring your Support Broker, Fiscal Intermediary and budget with you!

Continue to work with your Self-Direction team and keep the services and supports you already have.

Continue Care Management Support

You will have a Care Manager that will continue to support your goals through the Life Plan process, and work with your Support Broker and Fiscal Intermediary to get the services and support you want.

Fast Amendment Approvals

It can be fast and easy to make Medicaid cost neutral amendments to a budget – PHP’s amendment approvals can be done in as few as 10 business days.

OTC Benefit Card

An easy and flexible way to boost your health and independnece

PHP provides qualified members with $200 a month, outside of their Self-Direction budget, to purchase healthy food, personal care, over-the-counter (OTC) items, and help pay for utitlies.

Transportation Services

Live more independently and get where you need to go!

PHP members can stretch their Self-Direction budget dollars by using the PHP transportation benefit. They receive transportation, when they need it, where they need it, at no cost.

Comprehensive Medical Benefits and Providers

Meet your health goals!

PHP members enjoy integrated medical benefits that include dental, vision and hearing benefits, and a netowrk of providers with experience supporting people with IDD.

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